I get a lot of questions about what my favorites are so here it is. Please feel free to let me know if you have been inspired to explore one of my favorites and have found it just as enjoyable as I have.
Movie: "The Cove" not only because I got the honor of interviewing the co-found of the Oceanic Preservation Society, but because of the fact that it is the only movie that has brought tears to my eyes and at the same time made me feel so empowered that I wanted to hop on a ship to stop these fisherman myself.
Song: Michael Jackson's "They Don't Really Care About Us" for so many reasons. It is just the right amount of realism without being to sugar coated in optimism or too doused in pessimism. This man is an inspiration to me and many more across the world and his innocence and strength is missed.
Book: This is a really hard one for me because I am a bit of a book nerd but for the moment I have picked my top book, although please excuse the fact that it is very tentative. "The Whale Warriors" by Peter Heller is a captivating text about Peter's exploration on an Eco-pirate ship to stop the slaughter of whales and other sea life. This book also plays into my fantasy of living on a ship for a years length conquering the world with direct activism.
Food: Avocado because it is amazing just plain with a spoon and a little salt. I could live off these delectable morsels.
Animal: Either a whale or a cat. I can't decide. A cat represents independence, grace, beauty, and many cultures even worshiped cats to the extent of preserving them after death. Whales are so majestic to me, living in a place that we as humans know little about, and so in control of there own life that they can decide if it is time to take another breathe of air.
Place to Visit: This is an easy one for me. I dream of visiting Egypt however I have not had the chance to yet, so until then Haiti is the most wonderful place I have ever visited. It is so beautifully rural and enchanting is the best word I can think of to describe it.
Theme Park: Six Flags Magic Mountain. The rides are thrilling and I am beyond proud when I go on them because they horrify and excite me at the same time.
Person you look up to: Bill Maher because he ventures to say what people are thinking but are too afraid to actually say.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Interview with Oceanic Preservation Society
Oceanic Preservation Society
71 percent of the earth’s surface is covered in seawater so it is no wonder that organizations such as the Oceanic Preservation Society have sparked the interest of millions of people worldwide.
Viki Psihoyos started out her professional career by dancing ballet for 13 years. Although she gained popularity through her dancing, it was not until she and her husband Louie Psihoyos decided to found the Oceanic Preservation Society that she really took center stage.
Viki claims it was an organic journal. "Like most of us, I loved visits to the beach but with my husband, I became a diver" she said, "That is when you really get to see what lives, or no longer can live, in the ocean. After several dive trips to depleted areas, we joined forces with several parties to create the Oceanic Preservation Society."
The most rewarding moment thus far in Viki's life came in 2009 when the Oceanic Preservation Society's first film, "The Cove" won the Oscar for best documentary. “The Cove” is an action packed film about the investigation of the dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan that claims the lives of about 23,000 dolphins annually.
Viki Psihoyos started out her professional career by dancing ballet for 13 years. Although she gained popularity through her dancing, it was not until she and her husband Louie Psihoyos decided to found the Oceanic Preservation Society that she really took center stage.
Viki claims it was an organic journal. "Like most of us, I loved visits to the beach but with my husband, I became a diver" she said, "That is when you really get to see what lives, or no longer can live, in the ocean. After several dive trips to depleted areas, we joined forces with several parties to create the Oceanic Preservation Society."
The most rewarding moment thus far in Viki's life came in 2009 when the Oceanic Preservation Society's first film, "The Cove" won the Oscar for best documentary. “The Cove” is an action packed film about the investigation of the dolphin slaughter in Taiji, Japan that claims the lives of about 23,000 dolphins annually.
"Although the social media strategy of The Cove is receiving recognition," said Viki, "I always feel like there is more to learn. There is so much to learn in this evolving field."
Currently, Viki and the team are working on their next film titled "Singing Planet". This film will focus on the next mass extinction event to occur on earth. It will be the sixth in earth's history, but the first caused by one species: humans. This movie is expected to hit the big screen next year.
Currently, Viki and the team are working on their next film titled "Singing Planet". This film will focus on the next mass extinction event to occur on earth. It will be the sixth in earth's history, but the first caused by one species: humans. This movie is expected to hit the big screen next year.
Viki and the rest of the Oceanic Preservation Society have done their best to live up to their name.
"Everyone has their personal 'homework.'" said Viki, "We went solar a few years ago, no regrets. This is a result of us reviewing ourselves, as a company, and Louie realized that making a film on the environment is one of the dirtiest things you could do, flying massive crews and gear around the world. We felt the need to offset that."
We all can take part in the preserving the oceans like Viki. Every choice we make is an extension of our values. Viki suggests that those who are looking for a way to reduce their carbon footprint should simply lessen the abusive practices that they employ.
"Everyone has their personal 'homework.'" said Viki, "We went solar a few years ago, no regrets. This is a result of us reviewing ourselves, as a company, and Louie realized that making a film on the environment is one of the dirtiest things you could do, flying massive crews and gear around the world. We felt the need to offset that."
We all can take part in the preserving the oceans like Viki. Every choice we make is an extension of our values. Viki suggests that those who are looking for a way to reduce their carbon footprint should simply lessen the abusive practices that they employ.
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